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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on South Korea, covering politics, economy, society, K-pop and Seoul’s relationships with North Korea, Japan, China and the United States.
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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
last updated:
29 November, 2024
Commuters in South Korea, where more than 40 per cent of men and more than 65 per cent of women surveyed would be OK with not having children. The country has the world’s lowest fertility rate. Photo: Yonhap/dpa
Ageing society

Nearly two-thirds of Korean women OK with being childless, survey finds

South Korea has world’s lowest fertility rate, and 65 per cent of women and 41 per cent of men say they could accept a life without children.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Suicide in Korea is a big problem. In China, views were once very different

India

India reopens North Korea embassy in ‘strategic’ move in volatile region: experts

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South Korea martial law 2024

Ex-South Korean spy chief linked to martial law plot doubled as fortune-teller

Noh Sang-won, who practices astrology, is well-known in rural areas for his ‘spiritual energy and philosophical expertise’.

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Police stand guard at the entrance of the presidential office in Seoul as people take part in a protest calling for the ouster of South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol on December 12. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
Malaysia

Malaysian influencer behind South Korea tour mess denies fleeing to Japan

The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.

Donald Trump

Letters | Why Trump 2.0 shows dangerous signs of failing

Readers discuss the trouble with leaders who value loyalty over ability, the problem facing successful Asian countries, and economic fate.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end week lower as traders look for catalysts

Tencent advances 2.7 per cent on move to introduce a gifting tool on its WeChat platform; chipmaker SMIC jumps 8.2 per cent.

Women walk past by a display showing the Shanghai stock market index outside a brokerage in Beijing. Photo: AP Photo
Diplomacy

Opinion | China can win Japan and South Korea over from a US under Trump

Amid political changes in the three countries, China can carve out a new strategic landscape in East Asia by offering trade and cooperation.

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Beauty

Unlock the magic of fermented skincare, from kombucha to ginseng

Is fermented skincare the secret behind the glowing success of SK-II and Sulwhasoo, who boast Twice’s Mina and Blackpink’s Rosé as brand ambassadors?

South Korea martial law 2024

Arrest of South Korea’s former spy chief sheds light on martial law conspiracy

Noh Sang-won, former head of the Defence Intelligence Command, allegedly planned the coercive measures meant to enforce the decree.

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A protester wearing a mask of impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol performs in a mock prison during a demonstration calling for Yoon’s ouster in Seoul on December 19. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong shares fall after Fed signals slower easing next year

Federal Reserve’s hawkish forecast for just two rate cuts next year dampens sentiment.

Markets in the US and Asia fell after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a slower pace of rate cuts next year. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

Opinion | China should seize the moment to promote peace on Korean peninsula

The weakening of the Russia-North Korea alliance, political change in South Korea and Trump’s return create a conducive environment for denuclearisation talks.

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Food and Drinks

How to drink soju, and why having Korean spirit is like a polygraph test

Artist Funnyjun teaches non-Koreans the art of drinking soju. He says how people drink the moreish spirit reveals much about their character.

Malaysia

Malaysian influencer faces backlash over alleged South Korea travel scam

She has apologised and promised refunds as police investigate reports of fraud after some clients were left stranded in South Korea.

Travel influencer Kim Seri. Photo: Instagram/kimseri_eina
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise amid bid to unlock mainland Chinese state firms’ value

China’s state assets watchdog also included proposals on M&As, market-oriented reforms, information disclosure and stock buy-backs.

Hong Kong stocks rose after two days of declines. Photo: Reuters
South Korea martial law 2024

In South Korea’s ‘power vacuum’, foreign policy uncertainty abounds

The impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol leaves an interim leader with a ‘tainted cabinet’ to grapple with rising diplomatic challenges.

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Wellness

I cried when I finished my first marathon. My pacemaker, my dad, smiled

Erika Na catches up with her dad’s long-distance running club mates in Korea. The oldest aged 81, they train and run marathons together.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall for second day, erasing all gains made last week

Sentiment among traders has been in the doldrums since late last week and gains made from a brief rebound have been erased.

People passed through Exchange Square in Central. Photo: May Tse
South Korea martial law 2024

Despite Yoon’s impeachment, it may not be over for the embattled leader

While analysts believe the odds are stacked against Yoon, the court’s decision remains uncertain – and some suggest it may not be clear-cut.

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English Premier League

Tottenham-bound Yang excited about midseason reunion with Korean superstar Son

The 18-year-old signed for Ange Postecoglou’s side from South Korean club Gangwon, for whom he became the youngest-ever scorer in K League 1.

Asian cinema: Korean films

Will these films draw Koreans back to cinema after protests over Yoon?

Cinema-going fell in South Korea amid mass protests after President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration. Distributors hope for a rebound.

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Lee Hee-joon (left) and Song Joong-ki in a still from Bogota: City of the Lost, one of two big domestic productions distributors hope will draw South Koreans back to cinemas. Photo: Plus M Entertainment and Watermelon Pictures
North Korea

North Korean state media relishes ‘foolish’ Yoon’s downfall

Pyongyang’s state-run media gleefully eviscerated South Korea’s impeached president on Monday over his failed martial law decree.

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A composite image shows North Korea’s Kim Jong-un and impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: AFP/Reuters
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

What impact will K-pop have on humanity and music? A professor ponders

An Oxford University professor is teaming with a pioneering K-pop songwriter to look into the enduring effects of the Korean music genre.

South Korea martial law 2024

South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil

The Bank of Korea aims to avoid any escalation in volatility of foreign exchange markets following Yoon’s failed martial law decree.

South Korea martial law 2024

South Korea’s acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment

South Korea’s acting president has reassured allies, investors, and markets that the country remains stable and a reliable partner.

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who assumed office as acting president after the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, is seen at the government complex. Photo: DPA
South Korea martial law 2024

South Korea’s opposition chief urges top court to act swiftly on impeachment

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has spearheaded efforts to remove President Yoon from power over his martial law decision.

South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung speaks during a press conference on the removal of President from office. Photo: AP
Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | A blueprint for revitalising Hong Kong tourism: lessons from Tokyo and Seoul

The city should prioritise authenticity over quick fixes, enhancing walkability, improving green spaces – and learning from regional rivals.

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The Philippines

Will AI enhance or undermine Asia’s elections?

Deepfakes and disinformation aside, artificial intelligence also holds the potential to strengthen electoral integrity, a new report says.

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